Origin
Broken Arrow, OK
Late night in Broken Arrow on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
178 mi
286 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 45m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 54m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 55m
5 PM
4h 9m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broken Arrow, OK
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Thomas, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Broadway Avenue, South Elm Place, West Houston Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89 miles from Broken Arrow, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 178 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 178 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| South Elm Place | — | — |
| West Houston Street | — | — |
| East 81st Street South | — | — |
| US 169 South | — | — |
| Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| Creek Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broken Arrow, OK and Thomas, OK.
1
Start on North Main Street
62 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elm Place
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Elm Place
4
Turn right onto West Houston Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Houston Street
5
Continue on East 81st Street South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East 81st Street South
6
Take the ramp right toward US 169 South, US 64 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 169 South, US 64 East
7
Continue on Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
367 ft
·
5 sec
·
Corporal Jared Shoemaker Memorial Bridge
8
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Expressway
9
Merge slight left onto Creek Turnpike
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Creek Turnpike
10
Keep slight left to continue on Creek Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Creek Turnpike
11
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
6.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
OK 33, OK 66: Kellyville, Drumright
13
Keep slight right to continue on OK 33 West: Drumright
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
OK 33 West: Drumright
14
Turn right
30 mi
·
37 min
15
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
2 min
16
Turn right onto East North Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East North Street
17
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on East North Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Noble Avenue
203 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Noble Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on East 116th Street
14 mi
·
17 min
·
East 116th Street
22
Continue on Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Jennifer Lea Briggs and Heather Wilson Memorial Highway
23
Continue on Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Newt Sexton Memorial Bridge
24
Continue on Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Sammy Davis, Junior Drive
25
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
26
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
27
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
28
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
3 min
29
Turn straight
26 mi
·
31 min
30
Continue on East Russworm Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Russworm Drive
31
Continue on East Russworm Street
10 mi
·
12 min
·
East Russworm Street
32
Turn left
12 mi
·
18 min
33
Turn right onto North Main Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thomas, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Broken Arrow, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Broken Arrow, OK
This is one driving day of about 178 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Broken Arrow, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89 mi from Broken Arrow, OK · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89 miles from Broken Arrow, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Thomas, OK
The final approach into Thomas, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Thomas, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.83 one way
$55.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.55 | $61.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.25 | $68.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
| Efficient EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.92 | $11.39 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Thomas, OK
Late night in Thomas on Friday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK covers 178 miles and takes about 3h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Avenue, South Elm Place, West Houston Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 89 miles from Broken Arrow, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Broken Arrow, OK to Thomas, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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